Went here for our anniversary dinner. Portions were really decent, favourite meal was the spaghetti con gamberi - was delicious! The Scampi was also really nice although the scampi was pricey as you only get one between two people.
Only feedback is we asked the waitress whether we had ordered too much food for two people, she said no - it was clearly way too much food!
A wonderful place to chill out the front with a vino and take in the sunshine (well, when Melbourne actually has sunshine)
I was here yesterday for a wine on a scorching day, I ordered some olives and a dry white and the service was terrific.
It’s a very particular crowd who come here, being a local I pop in and out really for a quick drink and bite so next time I’ll dine in for a full meal.
The interior is really cosy as well - yet if you’re an outside kinda person like me, you can’t beat the side tables. Great bar.
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The team behind Il Bacaro and Sarti, bring us Bar Carolina. This one is much more lively and fun. On a Wednesday evening it is buzzing with the beautiful people with their designer handbags and plastic surgery. It was my friend’s birthday. We had booked a table for 8pm. And like a true Italian locale, there were others arriving and beginning their meals over an hour later.
We visited this place on a cold wet night and were greeted by lovely staff. We sat at the back, and ordered some drinks.
We enjoyed some of their starters with the burrata which was fantastic, highly recommend. Also, we had the crocchettes with taleggio cheese and leek.
Unfortunately they did not have the Tagliatelle pasta but they had replaced that menu item with some truffle oil pasta which was served like a carbonara (no cream though). It was very nice, simple but still tasty.
Then we finished the night with the tiramisu which was in a sphere, and we cracked open to enjoy their take on a tiramisu.
The ambience and feel of the place is quite typical of today. Nice set up. Something some might struggle with is proximity of other tables. Once you start dining it is quickly forgotten;) I ordered a main of duck ravioli in Cauliflower and grapes. It has been a great while..... Exceptional !!!! A real highlight dish. I also hah some bread with shredded meat and cheese. It reminded me of smoked meat. To be honest I couldn’t stop thinking about the duck. Compliments to the chef. Score, well deserved
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I went here for a lunch with colleagues - upon arriving we realized there wasn’t much on the menu for me as I am vegan. We spoke to the lovely wait staff who organized variations of a few of the dishes without any hesitation. The tempura veggies were heavenly, although slightly oily. The pasta was to die for. I had the nettle tagliatelle with mushroom and walnut ragu. The pasta melted in my mouth. Would highly recommend this place!!
Really love this place! It’s a bustling venue with a great vibe. The pasta was incredibly fresh and tasty. We tried a number of entrees and honestly couldn’t fault any of them! Really great place - strongly recommend.
everything we had was amazing
burrata w nduja
calamari
rabbit tagliatelle...
A chef signature in each plates
bravi
come back soon to try new plates
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Such a great spot on Toorak Road! We dined here last night and had such a great time we ended up coming back for dessert a few hours later.
For dinner, we had the n'duja burrat, zucchini flowers (a special), the rabbit ragu psata and the ricotta ravioli, and shared the tiramisu for dessert. The rabbit ragu was absolutely delicious, with the truffle pecorino really elevating the dish and making it one of the best pastas I've had in a while! The ricotta ravioli was nice and light, complementing the heavier rabbit ragu pasta well. I also tried the lavender spritz and the raspberry sloe gin fizz. Both were interesting and refreshing, with the lavender being a good 'different' drink while the raspberry sloe gin being a bit more conventional but arguably more tasty.
The Insta-worthy tiramisu was a perfect way to finish off our night. Staff were fantastic, and despite there being an issue with our drinks not arriving until well after we finished our dessert, the staff handled it great and we left the bar (for the second time that night) still very happy! Can't wait to return.
Great atmosphere, great food and drinks !
Wine recommendations were spot on for the food we had. The staff there were very friendly and tentative. Steak was cooked perfectly ! Overall har a great time with friends! Will definitely be back in the near future !
Food and ambience was fantastic - service was some of the best I have received in a restaurant in the last few months. Kingfish for entree so fresh was like it had been swimming just before it was served. The Duck Ragu special was fantastic. No normally a dessert eater however the Carolina special was amazing.
Also suggestion of wine was exactly what we needed - great having something you would not normally have - we will be back!
Great location sitting outside in perfect weather.
Food was top quality.
Duck was done perfectly.
Service very good.
Four stars for great atmosphere! Food was okay, nothing out of this world. Service wasn’t bad but just a bit rushed. We felt pressured to vacate the table towards the end of our meal. On an expensive side, however a good spot for cocktails or a night out with friends. Overall a nice experience.
Had a 10/10 lunch this afternoon. Beautiful food and ambiance. The lovely French waitress made the experience more special
Had dinner here on a Saturday night, great ambiance and fun staff. We had a smorgasbord of all their starters which were all delicious, and for mains the salted barramundi crosta was a highlight of the table. The scotch fillet was scrumptious but a bit fatty, but I'd still order it again!
Recommend the burrata and the seafood starter fritto misto. Yummy
Lovely, attentive staff and a warm, inviting atmosphere, plus beautiful food = a truly wonderful dining experience! The kind of restaurant that you can take clients to (as our managing director has!) or enjoy with a group of friends (as we did!) or a special date, highly recommend! Thank you Bar Carolina for a great night out last night :)
Bar Carolina is exceptional! Fabulous atmosphere, sublime food and amazing cocktails. The service is second-to-none. Try the Risotto Verde; it's full of flavour. Favourite dessert? Bomba Carolina (Chocolate & Hazelnut bomb) without a doubt. Always five star.
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